Press Releases

Twitter and Facebook To Boost Tourism
Written by Terry Sara on Friday, 23 Jul 2010
Over a thousand new ‘twitter followers’ and hundreds of new ‘facebook’ fans are helping to promote Port Macquarie as a travel hotspot.   Continue Reading

Port Wins the Saltwater Freshwater Festival
Written by Alison Page on Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010
With over 12,000 people attending the inaugural festival held in Coffs Harbour on Australia Day this year, next year’s festival is shaping up to be a mammoth event with nationally renowned and local Aboriginal talent, workshops and markets.   Continue Reading

Whales make big splash In Port Macquarie
Written by Gabrielle Brewer on Tuesday, 13 Jul 2010
Port Macquarie is one of the best places to see the whales this season - it is the second most easterly point in NSW, which ensures close up encounters just metres off the coast, and a new luxury cruiser hits the waterways in August.  Continue Reading

620 Choralfest Delegates Come To Port Macquarie
Written by Liz Brennan on Thursday, 8 Jul 2010
Choirs, conductors and choral musicians from across Australia will be converging on the Glasshouse this week for Choralfest, four days of choral music, workshops, networking and professional development.  Continue Reading

The Glasshouse - One year on
Written by Terry Sara on Thursday, 1 Jul 2010
Twelve months ago the Glasshouse opened its doors to the curious public for the first time. And they have come in their thousands. And not just to see the building itself – but to enjoy performances and exhibitions, book accommodation and attend the multitude of public programs offered by the Glasshouse team.  Continue Reading

Country Energy Australian Surf Festival in Port Macquarie
Written by Jake White on Wednesday, 23 Jun 2010
The Australian Surf Festival provides an opportunity for Port Macquarie to have its own signature event and over the last two years the event is growing into a highlight on the annual calendar.  Continue Reading

Master Plan for Airport
Written by Terry Sara on Wednesday, 23 Jun 2010
Larger capacity jet aircraft could be flying into Port Macquarie Airport as early as next financial year after Council tonight adopted the Airport Master Plan 2010.  Continue Reading

The Observatory Hotel - Finalist, Telstra NSW Business Awards 2010
Written by Susie Boswell on Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010
Port Macquarie's The Observatory Hotel on Town Beach today was named a finalist in the Telstra NSW Business Awards for 2010.  Continue Reading

Glasshouse Wins Major Architecture Prize
Written by Terry Sara on Monday, 21 Jun 2010
Glasshouse architects, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects, won the Blacket Prize for the best building in regional NSW, and a Commendation for Public Architecture, at the Australian Institute of Architects' 2010 NSW Architecture Awards.  Continue Reading

F1 Powerboats To Race In Port
Written by Terry Sara on Wednesday, 16 Jun 2010
Council has secured Round Five of the Australian Formula One Powerboat Grand Prix to be held in July this year.  Continue Reading